Newbie in San Diego

[irvin9906]

Hey everyone, I'm a newbie hunter but not new to San Diego. I grew up mostly in East County; Alpine, Lakeside, El Cajon. I live in La Mesa right now.

I've only just started shooting a few years ago and am now working to get into hunting. I didn't grow up with any guns or hunting so I am learning everything now as I go. I'm currently going through the online portion of Hunter Education and am scheduled to do the in-class portion next Saturday.

I currently have a Remington 870, Glock 27 and a CZ .22LR. I am interested in hunting just about anything, but a friend and I first got on the idea with wild pigs (heard the Descanso area has them). I'll be honest, it is a bit discouraging to hear that SoCal is very competetive/slim-pickings. It is going to be hard enough learning everything! However, I'm up for the challenge, and I suppose I have a good start getting ready to be licensed right at the renewal time!

I learned about the site at Fine Firearms yesterday as I browsed rifles. I'm going to try and make it out for the BBQ!

- Ron

 

[MasterBlaster66T]

Welcome and good luck!

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[prezm9]

Welcome irvin

 

[Bonejour]

Welcome to SCH Ron. There is good hunting in the county, but you have to be willing to hike to remote areas. If you enjoy getting out, you'll have fun. Personally, if I get a chance to observe game in their habitat, I consider it a successful hunt. If I bring some home, that's a bonus.

 

[topher1111]

Welcome to the forum Ron. Lots you can do with that 870 you got. That's a great shotgun. Dove, ducks, quail, and more you can take within Southern California.


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[White Smoke]

You might check into www.sdcvc.com and come to a meeting.

 

[ilovesprig]

Ron,

Welcome to SCH.......Lots of great info here.......Pigs will be tough, if you stay in SoCal......Upland in the IV and deer here in San Diego Co. are feasible and a good place to start your hunting adventures.

The BBQ is a good call.....Lots of like minded folks.

 

[irvin9906]

Thanks everyone! I will definitely check out the SDCVC meeting!

What does 'upland in the IV' mean?

I'll shift on over to the proper section for my gun questions...!

 

[topher1111]

Thanks everyone! I will definitely check out the SDCVC meeting!

What does 'upland in the IV' mean?

I'll shift on over to the proper section for my gun questions...!

Upland in the IV means Upland game in the Imperial Valley. Upland game consists of dove, quail, pheasant, and other non-waterfowl game birds. Somebody correct me if I missed an important bird.


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[ilovesprig]

Thanks everyone! I will definitely check out the SDCVC meeting!

What does 'upland in the IV' mean?

I'll shift on over to the proper section for my gun questions...!

Upland in the IV means Upland game in the Imperial Valley. Upland game consists of dove, quail, pheasant, and other non-waterfowl game birds. Somebody correct me if I missed an important bird.


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That about covers everything upland in the IV.....Go north some and you can include chukar and our different species of grouse.....The IV also offers really good rabbit hunting & of course, waterfowl.

ps.....Some may consider Wilson's snipe as upland.